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Ah, you got the pro equipment. I haven't done painting on the side in 10 years or so, so I am way outta practice. I struggle to cut in anymore, but it still takes less time than taping. Painting the whole kitchen again and starting with the trim. Gonna be a long process as the paint needs 16 hours between coats and I'm covering up the old stained trim

 

Better than the smoke infested walls.

 

Yea, most of the prep work is already done. Don't have to prime the cabinets or walls. Just change color.

 

Morning Mike and Stockville

 

Morning

 

No 18" for you? It's my goto... with an extension

 

So what’s the group’s opinion on hybrid vehicles, was in one yesterday, a little weird with the on off mode

 

Mrs. SpruceMica says "thank you, Mike"

 

Happy Tuesday errybuddy.

The science says its the the way of the future, and from what I've read, I'm on board with that notion. The most long lived vehicles of the the last 20 years that I'm personally aware of are all Prius', so there's that.

Question becomes does the vehicle you want/need come so equipped? A prius wouldn't meet my needs. A Tacoma does. Can they build a small workhorse, with carrying capacity and towing capacity? If they can I'd consider it.

you're probably all familiar, but look up the 1:6:90 rule.

In most things, you have impressions/opinions/and facts. I learned a while back that math always tells the truth and doesn't give a shit about your feelings. I like math.

 

We’re thinking/looking at Rav 4, like the mileage, we need a trailer hitch to pull a small trailer. Still on the hunt for a T4R, meets all the needs/wants mpg sucks.

 

I'll add that, as an urban runabout - which is where I have the most exposure to Prius' (my son drove one in Chicago for years) they were great! Quick off the line, quiet so you hear what's happening around you, easy to parallel park, plenty of room for day to day. But they go pretty good! And my sister and her husband (5'3" and 5'6") used one like an RV, driving all over the country and sleeping IN THE BACK.

They just go rid of that car, actually, with over 265K on the clock. Donated to Vehicles for Vets.

 

My GF wants the T4R as her next ride. She's got a CX-9 that just refuses to show it's age. I love em, and love the motor, obviously, but that mileage.

 

I found a T4R with 147000. Miles. Nice, clean, right color, decent price. Lower price up front buys a lot of gas. The 147k miles has me balking. It’s a 21’ so fairly new

 

My good buddy just got a Rav4 as his daily runner, and he absolutely loves it. He's trickin' it out with DD fogs and wheels....not so sure about that, but man is he excited. I'll share photos once he's done the deed. Already has the wheels and the lights but has installed neither at this point.

147K is a lot of miles. Even for the 4.0. that's where I am with my truck, but it's paid for and i put 'em on, so I'm willing to still spend a bit of money of the truck.

What color are you sweet on?

 

Anything but Black, Dark Blue, Red, Orange, Lime.

 

Morning
Bike project done.

New Bars.
Raised 4”.
Gauges back down on the tree where they belong.
Couple of minor things but done.
Feels really good on the short road test but way to cold for a scoot. To lazy to get the cold ride stuff out.
Would like to change ft brake line banjo fitting from 90° to 20° to get it away from the tach face but,
In due time..
Before



After

 

Nice ride, always love two tone paint on tanks and fenders.Mike what’s your opinion of a 2021 T4R, clean, 147k miles, 20 grand. 1 owner, no accidents, checking on maintenance records. From a Toyota dealer, as is no warranty.

 

Esthetically, the new bars are win from my viewpoint. Particularly with the gauges lower, much cleaner look

Edit: Coke AND Pepsi...that's how we also roll at Case de SpruceMica

 

Gives it that “old man look “, gotta be easier on the back.